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Agave has become a popular sweetener gaining in popularily ever since granulated sugar & high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) were ‘blamed’ for the obesity epidemic.  It is promoted as being the healthy, “all natural” alternative  to sugar.  It is sweeter than sugar so you can use less and get the same sweetness.  Agave is ranked lower on the Glycemic Index Scale than sugar or honey leading many to promote it as a better alternative for those with diabetes.  So is agave the solution to our sugar addiction?

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Have you or maybe a loved one complained you can’t lose weight due to a “thyroid problem”? Ask anyone at your next cocktail party what your thyroid actually does and I bet only a handful of folks could even answer the question. Experts suspect up to 59 million Americans suffer from some type of thyroid condition and it is 7 times more likely to affect women than men. Below are a few factoids on one of the smallest (but most vital) organs in your body. Read the rest of this entry »

‘Tis the season when many of us “take a break” from healthy eating habits and regular workouts.  It may be an unconscious decision – it can start with an extra dessert, free grazing at the buffet table or skipping Zumba for shopping.  And one extra dessert or a missed workout has a way of leading to even more breaks or time off.  The problem with these breaks is that they come at the worst time of the year! Read the rest of this entry »

A dietary supplement is defined as a product intended to supplement the diet; they must bear or contain certain ingredients such as vitamins, minerals and herbs, and not contain other ingredients such as approved drugs.  In the United States more than 50% of the population admits to taking at least one dietary supplement daily. Read the rest of this entry »